Liberty beats short-handed Villanova in NIT opener
Darius McGhee had 26 points and four steals to help lift host Liberty past Villanova 62-57 on Tuesday in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament in Lynchburg, Va. The third-seeded Flames (27-8) will face either Wisconsin or Bradley in the second round. The Badgers and Braves played later Tuesday. Collin Porter added 14 points, thanks in part to making 6 of 11 free throws in the final 1:20, to seal the wi